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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was unveiled 8 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X-S20 scores against the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Samsung NX500

 X-S20 NX500 
RevealedMay 2023February 2015Fresher by 101 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1036kCrisper screen (+804k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 NX500 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500

 X-S20 NX500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 against the NX500.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and NX500 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and NX500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
Samsung NX500 Street photography info
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
87
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (750 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
77
better than average battery (750 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)
78
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (750 shots)
80
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-S20Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Samsung NX500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 86 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lb) 287 gr (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 750 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $800